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August 7, 2026
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Need advice on indoor food photography lighting for my blog

  • August 7, 2026
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Hello everyone! I am a travel food blogger, and I regularly take pictures of restaurant food for my website. I am currently using Lightroom to edit my photos, but I struggle with indoor restaurant lighting. The yellow/warm lights in restaurants often ruin the natural colors of the food.

For example, I recently visited a fast-food chain to update my guide on the McDonald's menu prices in Poland and the indoor lighting made the food look very unappetizing in the raw photos.

Does anyone have tips on how to color-correct harsh indoor restaurant lighting in Lightroom? Or any recommendations for a small, portable light I can carry in my bag?

Thanks in advance!
Aileen

    Correct answer DeanUtian

    Hi ​@Aileen+Siroy 
    Here’s a simple Lightroom colour adjustment guide:
    https://www.adobe.com/learn/lightroom-cc/web/color-adjustment

    Are you using a mobile for taking photos? Here is an article on lighting for mobile photography that may be helpful.
    https://newell.pro/mobile-photography-lighting-on-a-budget/

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    DeanUtianCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    August 8, 2026

    Hi ​@Aileen+Siroy 
    Here’s a simple Lightroom colour adjustment guide:
    https://www.adobe.com/learn/lightroom-cc/web/color-adjustment

    Are you using a mobile for taking photos? Here is an article on lighting for mobile photography that may be helpful.
    https://newell.pro/mobile-photography-lighting-on-a-budget/

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    September 12, 2026

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    daniellei4510
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    August 7, 2026

    You might want to ask your question here: https://community.adobe.com/lightroom-classic-672

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